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Tune in to Fine Music Showcase, where the spotlight shines on emerging classical talent! Each episode offers a fresh perspective on classical music, showcasing the skill and creativity of the next generation of artists.
Sunday 11 August 2024
On our last broadcast, we featured Aidan O’Donnell, Eun Jung Byun, Lucy Vallely, Michael Kaufmann, Hannah Burton, Leon Vitogiannis, Sophie Mohler, Amelia Bland, Lee Dionne and Rosie Gallagher.
These young musicians performed timeless pieces with passion and precision.
Whether you’re a classical aficionado or a curious listener, Fine Music Showcase delivers exceptional performances that celebrate classical music.
Sunday 12 May 2024
For our second showcase of 2024 we welcomed pianist Kanon Ito and violinist Jennifer Li to open the program. Followed by cellist Vladimir Shvedov and pianist Elen Rapoport before a live performance from our Artists in Residence Outback Brass at the Baillie Church in Annandale.
Closing out the broadcast is the Andrew Dickeson Trio consisting of Andrew Dickeson, Peter Locke and Jacob Graham.
Catch the program live between 3pm and 5pm or listen on demand.
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Sunday 11 February, 2024
For our first Fine Music Showcase program for 2024 we welcome four varied performers. Alto Flute, Saxophone, Flute and Piano duo of Graham Jesse and Michael Bartolomei perform four of their own compositions. Clarinetist Justin Wang with accompanist Theresa Leung perform works by Mozart and Schumann. Isobel Archer presents Bach’s Toccata in D Minor and The Fabulous Baker Boys complete the program with works by Gregson, Peskin & Weber accompanied by Julia Brimo and a performance of a Brass Trio by J C Bach.
All performances were recorded in the 2MBS Fine Music Sydney Founders’ Studio by Jayson McBride.
The program was broadcast on Sunday 11 February, and is available below.
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Sunday 12 November, 2023
2MBS Fine Music Sydney’s final Showcase of the 2023 delivers a spectacular batch of performers. The line-up includes Alexander Yau (piano), Jazz pianist Kevin Hunt who has additional performances with The Barayagal Choir and Maria Lopes (vocals) separately. Sydney based duo Maria Lindsay (violin) and Josephine Allan (piano) round up the showcase with a flourish.
The program was broadcast on Sunday 12 November at 3pm to 5pm, and is available below.
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Sunday 13 August, 2023
Fine Music Showcase returns this with three superb performances captured in our Founders’ Studio.
~ Opening the program is a solo recital by pianist John Martin, performing pieces by Australian composers Ann Carr-Boyd, Ross Edwards and his own composition The Everglades at Dawn.
~ Following on are the duo of cellist Rachel Siu and pianist Alexander Yau, performing two works by Chopin.
~ Closing out this broadcast are, 2MBS Artists in Residence, Nomad String Quartet performing arrangements of works by Mozart and Hisaishi alongside Scandinavian traditional pieces.
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Sunday 14 May, 2023
Tune into your favourite radio station, 2MBS Fine Music, to hear outstanding performances from:
~pianist Stephanie McCallum,
~guitarist Vladimir Gorbach,
~2MBS Jazz Artist-In-Residence ZODIAC, and
~The Sydney Mandolin Orchestra.
A jam packed program of local talent.
Recorded in our Founders Studio, by Jayson McBride.
Sunday 12 February, 2023
In our continuing focus on extraordinary Australian musicians, this month’s 2MBS Fine Music Showcase presents highlights from our 2022 season, featuring stunning performances captured live in our Founders Studio.
Our performers include: pianist Andrew Yau; Andrew Dickeson Trio; vocal ensemble False Relations; classical guitarist Giuseppe Zangari; 2022 2MBS Artist-In-Residence, The Sydney Cello Quartet; Nexas Saxophone Quartet and jazz legend, Mark Isaacs.
Sunday 13 November, 2022
In our continuing focus on extraordinary Australian musicians, this month’s Fine Music Showcase has four stunning performances captured live in our Founders Studio. Our performers include: classical guitarist Giuseppe Zangari; 2MBS Artist-In-Residence, The Sydney Cello Quartet; Nexas Saxophone Quartet; and a spontaneous improvised set from jazz legend, Mark Isaacs.
Broadcast on Sunday 13 November, and available below to Listen Anytime.
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Sunday 14 August, 2022
On Sunday Special Sunday 14 August, Julie Simonds presents Fine Music Showcase, an exciting program of vibrant and varied music recorded live in our Founders’ Studio by 2MBS sound Engineer Jayson McBride.
Enjoy music from: pianist Alexander Yau; the Andrew Dickeson Trio, comprising Andrew Dickeson (drums), Jacob Graham (bass) and Peter Locke (piano); and False Relations, an emerging Sydney-based vocal ensemble of Liam Green (tenor), Austin O’Toole (tenor), Gabe Desiderio (baritone) and Archie Tulk (bass)
